Cosmic shield breakthrough could extend life of space solar cells by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 A new radiation-resistant coating developed at the University of Surrey could significantly improve the durability of next-generation perovskite solar cells in space. The innovation promises to make satellite solar panels lighter, more efficient, and […]
Efficient flexible solar cells thrive in humid environments by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has unveiled a new perovskite solar cell that remains highly efficient and mechanically durable even in humid conditions, potentially transforming solar manufacturing by eliminating the need for controlled environments. […]
Nano structured oxyhalide catalyst delivers record solar fuel efficiency by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 In a major stride for solar-driven fuel generation, scientists from the Institute of Science Tokyo have engineered a nanoscale, porous photocatalyst that dramatically boosts hydrogen production from water and carbon dioxide conversion into formic acid […]
Increasing solar energy use offers key opportunity to reduce US carbon emissions by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 A new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health projects that increasing solar power generation in the U.S. by 15% could cut carbon dioxide emissions by 8.54 million […]
Mapping the regions where solar energy cuts carbon emissions most effectively by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 Increasing solar power generation by 15% across the U.S. could eliminate 8.54 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to new research from Rutgers University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of […]
Heliostat arrays eyed for asteroid detection during nighttime hours by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 A researcher at Sandia National Laboratories has proposed an innovative new use for heliostats, the large mirrors typically used to concentrate sunlight for solar power generation. John Sandusky believes these mirrors could play a […]
